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YK62 WYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,386 mi
Last recorded110,386 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,386 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 109,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,147 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 90,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,153 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 74,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,284 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 37,715 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,910 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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YK62 WYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK62 WYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK62 WYV registered?

YK62 WYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 WYV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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